HOW TO TELL a difficult tale? It’s a topic Bette Lynch Husted, our new guest blogger, eagerly took on when she suggested writing about a very under-reported aspect of diversity — class. I was delighted. I think you will be, as well. Read to the end to find out how you can win a copy of Lessons from the Borderlands, another fine book from the ever-wonderful Plain View Press. [Read more…]

About Me

BY WRITING AND TEACHING MEMOIR, I've learned that everyone has a story to tell. My most recent book is "The Memoir Project: A Thoroughly Non-Standardized Text on Writing & Life." (Grand Central). [Read More]

Deadline Calendar

December, 2 2017

The Season of Lists

Making a list? ‘Tis the season for it. I love lists, my favorite being what not to do when writing memoir. Check it out.

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December, 6 2017

White House Christmas Tree Topples

According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, it was on this day in 1970 that the White House Christmas tree fell over. Well, this happened to me when I was a kid, right in our living room in Little Neck, New York. That incident is on my to-do list for a personal essay. That is, just as soon as I figure out what it is about.

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December, 9 2017

Clarence Birdseye Born

It was on this day in 1886 that Clarence Birdseye was born. You know Birdseye. Among other things, he was the first to market frozen peas. I frequently write about food, and have an entire category devoted to food memoir on my blog. Feast your eyes on that for some inspiration.